If you like tasting wine this is the spot. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. The castle…read moreis very well maintained and it was exactly as I expected inside the shop.

Awesome experience! In the Enoteca La F ortezza We had two…read morewonderful Brunello tastings. Yuri was kind and knowledgeable of the wines and soil of Montalcino recommending amazing wines. I felt like I would be happy to stay there forever. Don't miss the view from the top of the Fortezza!!! Che bella esperienza guidata da Yuri attraverso i vini nobili e i Brunello di Montalcino. Torneremo al più presto ad assaporare le diversità che il terreno dei vari versanti offrono. Anche il giro sui torrioni offre una vista mozzafiato da non perdere!

I was excited to try this place! I walked in and thought I would use the bathroom first. There…read morewas a short line at the counter to order. A woman that worked there just started yelling at me that I couldn't use the bathroom. She did get me a key after I explained multiple times and I mean multiple that I was just going to the bathroom and then ordering. It was honestly so obnoxious and embarrassing. I did get the wine but if I could have crawled into a hole I would have. It definitely killed the vibe I was hoping for!

Stopped in for a quick bite and caffeine rejuvenation during a stop on our Tuscany in one day tour…read moretrip. This place had good food and service! They waited on me promptly and helped me choose a pastry! The cappuccino was so smooth and balanced! The pastry was ok. I'm not sure what it was called but it was sort of like a lemony tiramisu. They did have a bathroom, but it wasn't well kept and didn't have any hand soap. But it was a nice place to stop and have a little snack!

Really wonderful meal - friendly service that wanted to give you a great time and the chance to try…read moregreat wines. Food was a demonstration of a small but curated menu of simple but perfect combination and cooking of fantastic ingredients. Perfect for a group, a date, or with friends. Loved the ability to get good wine by the glass.

The restaurant was bustling at lunch but service was efficient and lovely. This place has a rather…read moremodern vibe with lots of different wines, and not just local ones. We actually ordered a montepulciano d'abbruzzo from a favorite producer of ours. All of the food was beautiful and fairly creative. We started with the bruschetta featuring cherry tomatoes, which were cut in half so as not to explode in your mouth (I hate that!) and they were perfectly ripe. Probably the first tomatoes of the season? Olive oil and I could swear also butter on the crostini. Yum. We also had the green bean salad with anchovies and nuts. Turns out the anchovies were just anchovy paste, which lent a rich flavor to the dish. We both had pinci for our main courses, which is a thick roundish type of pasta, much shorter and thicker than spaghetti. The pinci itself was perfectly al dente. One of us had it with shrimp and the other with clams and bottarga, a chewy fishy pasty accompaniment made from fish roe which added complexity to the dish. Wonderful! And not too huge, right-sized for lunch. Great place, right near the old fort. Both inside and outside tables.

A great little tapas bar that fills up quickly. We were lucky to get a seat and started off with…read moresome great wine. We ordered all sorts of tasty bites and were surrounded by a bunch of happy divers. A must go while in Montepulciano. Different than all the rest.

Food (5 out of 5) -- outstanding food with an amazing selection of meat and cheese. We did focaccia…read moresandwiches, roasted potatoes and delicious Montepulciano wine. All were outstanding. Service (4) -- table service is fine and efficient considering how packed this place is. Atmosphere (3) -- it's crowded with seating jammed together even by European standards. It adds to the vibe here though.

We got into town and wanted to go to dinner but it was a little late. This was the closest…read morerestaurant to our hotel and lucky for us this restaurant was open. We ordered a cheese plate that had very good cheese on it. The complimentary black flour bread was delicious and we asked for seconds. The lamb chop was full of flavor but a little too well done. The gnocchi and pastas were fresh and delicious. The pork cheeks plate was very tender. Everyone in our group was happy with their meal. Service was great. Our waiter was a very nice young man who tried his best to understand our Italian and English. Lol.

I couldn't be more pleased with the food experience I had dining here…read more Everything from the moment we stepped through the door was outstanding! The service, the waiter, the food, the wine, the decor, the ambiance... I can't say enough about how exceptional it was. I've literally waited 61 years to try the Spaghetti alla Cabonara in Italy and it did not disappoint me. The saying is "The day I eat pasta in Italy, I know I've made it " definitely applied to that situation. I 100% recommend walking through the door and sitting yourself down.

Outstanding location (highest vineyard elevation in Montalcino). Beautiful views of a dormant…read morevolcano from the tasting room where we were treated to a short video of the surrounding soils and the distinct differences that the various vineyards contribute to their wines. Excellent introduction to their wines, with a spectrum of wines. The person pouring the wines was very knowledgeable about the wines and grapes. He introduced us to a rosé produced from their brunello method that was outstanding and unique. We had 6 wines shipped home.

Our tour guide here (young guy) was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable. The facility was clean,…read moreamazing and the views were fantastic. If you end up purchasing wine in the end, your tour fee gets waived, which is nice. I had some nice wine there. The area this winery is in (Montalcino) is absolutely incredible. IMO the best part of the Tuscan countryside.

New Taverna. Very nice. Great outside seating and they are very pleasant w guests. Excellent…read moreLardo, Cheese and affordable wine. Very glad we came here.

We stopped by for a light snack one night while in Pienza. Cute little place! Friendly owners who…read moreare well-versed in their local wines. We had a few glasses of local vino and a Salumi plate that cost 10 euro but was so large we had to get the owners to wrap up half of it for us to takeaway. One on of the side streets within the old town. I'd go back.

If you are in Orvieto or driving by, this is the place to go. Just half block from the Cathedral…read more(Duomo) located in a corner of a picturesque street, this family owned restaurant by locals (yes, born in Orvieto) has everything to offer at a very affordable price. We had the tagliere cheese and meet board, the papardelle ragu of wildboard and my boyfriend had the porchetta. The family are very friendly to customers making you feel at home. The chef/owner improvised some signing with street musicians see my video below! Love the place, would go back if visiting Orvieto again.

Words alone cannot describe how awesome this restaurant was. The experience transcended the food…read moreitself. Presentation, atmosphere, and service DO matter and Antica Bottega is where it all comes together. Prices are very reasonable; food is incredible. A perfect experience.

Great place, amazing service and delicious food! A must try when visiting, everything was amazing!read more

Our lunch here was good, but not great. We split a tagliere, which I had been impatiently waiting…read morefor all trip. The meats were delicious, and I savored every last bite. However, neither of us were in love with the cheeses they chose. After eating so many flavorful cheeses throughout Tuscany, the cheeses they put on our board were quite bland, and the various crostini were bland as well. The board itself is gorgeous, a real feast for the eyes. I think it looked better than it tasted, which is why I'm only giving this place 3 stars. Size-wise, it's just right. I believe we got a medium board, and it was the perfect amount of food for two hungry people. The price was reasonable, and the restaurant itself is very eclectic. It looks like a narrow deli/bar at the front (which is where you order), but if you go all the way to the back of the restaurant, it feels like you're in an old Victorian house, and there is a nice view from the window. We enjoyed relaxing here and chatting over our tagliere even if it didn't wow us.

Great beer stop in Pienza - hidden a bit , turn right down small street after you pass through…read morearch. Then on your left a smallish door - enter and you are greeted warmly and shown the beers. Many bottle and drafts , great collection of vinyl records they will play for you. Stop by for a diversion from crowded streets and wine - this is the place for you!

I stopped here multiple times during my trip to Pienza. Great regional meats and cheeses. Good…read morecraft beer options and great wine recommendations. The staff is warm and welcoming. If you're looking for a place to take a break or get a snack definitely stop here.